Huntersville Old County Jail
About this property
The Huntersville Old County Jail and the adjacent Old Clerk's Office are two historic structures located in a large grassy field in the rural community of Huntersville, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The site once housed the original Pocahontas County Courthouse, and these two buildings are the last surviving remnants of the county's first seat of government. The Old Clerk's Office is a modest, shed-like structure constructed of brick and wood, though its exact construction date is unknown.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100008823. It was listed on April 6, 2023.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Huntersville Old County Jail listed on the National Register?
Huntersville Old County Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 2023.
What type of historic resource is Huntersville Old County Jail?
Huntersville Old County Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Huntersville Old County Jail?
The period of significance for Huntersville Old County Jail is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Huntersville Old County Jail?
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